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If you are interested in donating collections to the Museum, we have an acquisitions process which must be followed. Please contact a member of our Collections Team for information on how to do this – thank you for your contribution to the growing collection at MOTAT.

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Tram Workshop

The MOTAT Tramway Section has two workshops. The Mechanical and Electrical Workshop where all mechanical and electrical tram maintenance and repairs are carried out. Staff and volunteers do everything that is needed on the operational fleet except traction motor reconditioning and wheel tyre turning.

The Coachwork Shop is where Tram body restoration, repairs and painting is carried out , both on the operating tram fleet and on historic trams. The current restoration project is ex-Wanganui trailer tram number 21.

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About MOTAT

MOTAT, Auckland's Museum of Transport and Technology, is New Zealand's largest transport, technology and social history museum. Spread across 40 acres, MOTAT will take you on an interactive journey to explore and discover the achievements that have helped shape New Zealand.